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Careers without a four-year degree

These careers have a documented route below a bachelor's degree. Some require years of apprenticeship, licensing, or experience in another occupation. A degree alternative does not establish a quick route into the job.

This filter excludes careers whose prior experience requirements are unknown. Education, training, licensing, and employer requirements still apply.

414 careers · Sorted by median pay · Page 22 of 35

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Balanced ranking: 40% pay, 30% projected growth, 30% annual openings. Check the work and entry route for fit.

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Healthcare Support

Medical Equipment Preparers

2025 median pay
$47,700
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent
2025–2035 growth
10.8%
Annual openings
10,700

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Office and Administration

New Accounts Clerks

2025 median pay
$47,670
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent
2025–2035 growth
-6.5%
Annual openings
2,300

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Transportation and Logistics

Motorboat Operators

2025 median pay
$47,520
Entry credential
Postsecondary nondegree award + related experience
2025–2035 growth
4.9%
Annual openings
300

Prior related experience: less than 5 years.

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Healthcare

Opticians, Dispensing

2025 median pay
$47,260
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent
2025–2035 growth
4.2%
Annual openings
5,600

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Construction and Trades

Construction Laborers

2025 median pay
$47,120
Entry credential
No formal educational credential
2025–2035 growth
7.3%
Annual openings
120,000

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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Office and Administration

Bill and Account Collectors

2025 median pay
$47,030
Entry credential
High school diploma or equivalent
2025–2035 growth
-10.4%
Annual openings
11,200

No prior related occupation is typically required; employer requirements vary.

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